York County Summary

Life in York County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in York County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in York County:

  • The population in York County is 282,987.

  • The median home value in York County is $368,531.

  • The median income in York County is $80,158.

  • The median rent in York County is $1,204.

  • The unemployment rate in York County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in York County is 8.4%.

  • The average high in York County is 77.7° and there are 108.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in York County

List Of Cities & Towns in York County

Rock Hill, SC Population 74,170

Fort Mill, SC Population 26,022

Lake Wylie, SC Population 14,382

Tega Cay, SC Population 12,816

York, SC Population 8,534

Clover, SC Population 6,800

India Hook, SC Population 4,385

Newport, SC Population 4,226

Lesslie, SC Population 3,114

Riverview, SC Population 2,010

Catawba, SC Population 1,439

Hickory Grove, SC Population 541

Sharon, SC Population 411

McConnells, SC Population 323

Smyrna, SC Population 28

Map Of York County

York County, SC Weather

  • The average high in York County is 77.7°.

  • There are 86.82 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.8 inches of rain each year with 1.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:23 hours of sun each day in York County.

StatYork County
Mean High77.7
Nice Days86.82
Rainfall108.8
Snowfall1.3
Sunny_hours5:23
77.7°
Average High
108.8
Inches of Rain

York County Photos

Fort Mill Historic District
Source: Wikipedia User Bill Fitzpatrick | CC BY-SA 3.0
Bank Of America Corporate Center
Source: Public Domain
Glencairn Gardens Rock Hill Sc
Source: Wikipedia User Hlecroy | CC BY-SA 3.0
Carolina Reaper Pepper Pods
Source: Wikipedia User Dale Thurber | CC BY-SA 3.0
Winthropcoliseum
Source: Wikipedia User Ianmccor | CC BY-SA 3.0
Giordana Velodrome
Source: Wikipedia User Herr Sturmfest | CC BY-SA 3.0

York County Demographics

Population over time in York County

The current population in York County is 282,987. The population has increased 4.0% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 276,569 1.0%
2021 273,887 3.0%
2020 265,872 -

Gender in York County

  • York County is 51.3% female with 145,267 female residents.

  • York County is 48.7% male with 137,720 male residents.

Female
51.3% (145,267)
Male
48.7% (137,720)
Gender York County SC USA
Female 51.3% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 48.7% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in York County

York County is:

  • 68.4% White with 193,590 White residents.

  • 18.7% African American with 53,021 African American residents.

  • 0.5% American Indian with 1,426 American Indian residents.

  • 2.7% Asian with 7,581 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 31 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 1,210 Other residents.

  • 2.9% Two Or More with 8,307 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.3% Hispanic with 17,821 Hispanic residents.

White
68.4% (193,590)
African American
18.7% (53,021)
American Indian
0.5% (1,426)
Asian
2.7% (7,581)
Hawaiian
0.0% (31)
Other
0.4% (1,210)
Two Or More
2.9% (8,307)
Hispanic
6.3% (17,821)

Table: York County By Race

Race York County SC USA
White 68.4% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 18.7% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.5% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.7% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.9% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.3% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For York County, South Carolina

  • 3.7% of households in York County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in York County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.8% of households in York County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in York County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.9% of households in York County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in York County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.7% of households in York County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.2% of households in York County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.2% of households in York County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.1% of households in York County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (10,578)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (7,901)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.8% (16,395)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (20,489)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.9% (27,934)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (49,265)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.7% (35,828)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.2% (54,402)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.2% (28,747)
$200,000 or more
11.1% (31,444)
Income York County SC USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.8% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.9% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.2% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.2% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 11.1% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in York County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in York County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in York County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 24.0% of adults in York County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in York County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in York County completed associate's degree.

  • 23.0% of adults in York County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in York County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in York County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in York County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (8,489)
9-12th Grade
5% (14,149)
High School / GED
24% (67,916)
Some College
21% (59,427)
Associate's Degree
10% (28,298)
Bachelor's Degree
23% (65,087)
Master's Degree
11% (31,128)
Professional Degree
2% (5,659)
Doctorate Degree
1% (2,829)
Education York County SC USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 7% 6%
High School / GED 24% 28% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 23% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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